Allies and Advocates

Learn to create an inclusive environment with this actionable and insightful resource Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture delivers a powerful and useful message about inclusion and diversity in everyday life. Author Amber Cabral, a celebrated inclusion strategist, speaker, and writer, shows readers how to move away from discriminatory and unjust behaviors to supporting and building meaningful connections with people across our diverse backgrounds and identities. While some books settle for vague advice and catchphrases, readers of Allies and Advocates will benefit from the book's: Straighforward style and applicable action items Real-world examples highlighting inclusion best practices Implementable tactics to assist people in seeing how they can help create an inclusive environment Perfect for anyone who works in a professional environment, Allies and Advocates is especially useful for those in middle and upper management and those involved in the training and orientation of employees. If you are looking forward to building a culture of inclusivity at work or in your personal relationships, and want to learn how to use your privilege to be a better ally, Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture is a must-have.

Acknowledgments xiii Introduction xv Part I Allies and Advocates 2 1 The Current Landscape 5 2 Background on the Black Experience in the United States 13 3 Allyship and Advocacy 25 4 Advocacy 53 Part II The Language of Inclusion 60 5 Language 63 6 Diversity 67 7 Identity and Intersectionality 71 8 Inclusion, Bias, and Unconscious Bias 79 9 Microaggressions 87 10 Equality and Equity 91 11 Privilege 95 12 System, Systemic, Systematic 101 13 -Isms and -Ist 107 14 Resistance Language 119 Part III Allyship Starts with You 124 15 The Work Starts with You 127 16 Role-Modeling Inclusion 131 17 Taking Care of Yourself 155 About the Author 161 Index 163